The other had De Sciglio, Andrea Barzagli, Thiago Motta, Daniele De Rossi, Alberto Aquilani, Lorenzo Insigne, Ciro Immobile, Alessio Cerci, Andrea Pirlo and Antonio Cassano.
It is widely reported Paletta will be dropped to move Chiellini back into the centre, shifting Darmian to the left and introducing Milan right-back Abate.

Thiago Motta is expected to play instead of his PSG teammate Verratti in midfield.

The Italy squad will leave Mangaratiba at dawn on Thursday and fly out to Recife from the Santa Cruz airport.